Let's ruin his value via misuse, then trade him, when his value is going to be the lowest it's gonna be for the next 10 years.
Top notch asset management.
And maybe there was a reason why his name suddenly came up as being an add to consummate the Yandle deal.
I am still not certain where all this talk is coming from. He had a good year last year. Regressed this year. Maybe he needs a wake-up call to put the work in.
Right now, he looks like he is somewhere in between his AHL stint and his rookie year, talent-wise. He may have a season or two of 60+ points, but honestly, his play has been reminiscent of an offensive version of Korpikoski. Remember how that went when we tried Korpi on the 2nd line to fill the gaps left by departures in free agency? But we apparently have to sacrifice for Duclair and give the guy many more minutes and play him with Domi in the most favorable situations?? He is basically proving (before our very eyes) that he is a 3rd line wing with offensive upside, but then everyone complains about his TOI as a... 3rd line wing with offensive upside.